Obatala (radio edit)

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Obatala
An easy downtempo groove reflecting the colors often found in Afro-Cuban music. The melody is woven together with scat vocals, sax, flute and bass guitar. A harmonica solo followed by a floating vibraphone solo fill out the middle and bring us back down to earth for the last verse and chorus. Originally by Brazilian band Meto Meto, the piece was completely reimagined for this serene approach.

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released April 23, 2021
Perc: Aaron Serfaty and Greg Ellis
Harmonica: Bill Barrett
Vibes Nick Mancini
Sax and flute: Steve Elson
Vocals: Michelle Gonzales
Richard Ford basses
mixed by Rich Breen

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Richard Ford Los Angeles, California

Richard Ford, turned from a career as a pro bass player to become a music editor for feature film. For the last 20 years he’s been working with some of Hollywood’s great film makers, on landmark films. But there has always been an itch to get the basses out of the closet and create some music of his own.
With no commercial aspirations this is a personal, unashamedly, self indulgent project. ... more

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